How to liaise with politicians regarding information and events.

Includes:

Getting the timing right
• Monitoring topics
• Second-guessing when the next stage will occur
• Parliamentary business schedule

Sending debate information to MPs
• What to send
• When to send it

Identifying and securing speakers and participants
• Objectives of the event and the audience
• Balancing the panel
• Stakeholder management – staff members
• Communicating with MPs and listening to MPs

Running into problems
• Unwillingness to take a side
• Pulling out at the last minute
• Logistical issues